Morellino di Scansano

A predominately Sangiovese cuvee to which are added mostly Alicante and Malvasia Nera, Morellino di Scansano is a fruity, velvety and perfumed red wine.
The very first vintage was 1985 and since then, Morellino has continued to accompany the estate as the complete and constant expression of the terroir.

Technical information

Grape varieties: Sangiovese, Alicante, Malvasia Nera
Vineyard area: 30 hectares
Altitude: 250 metres above sea level
Position of vineyards: south-west facing
Type of soil: the soils are of different composition but a large part is of sandstone origin, rich of stones and little clay
Planting system: mainly cordon spur
Planting density: between 3,750 and 6,250 plants/hectare, according to the period of plantation
Date of plantation: 1970s for the older vineyards and 2002 for the more recent
Yield grapes/hectare: 7/9 t
Harvest period: from late September to mid October
In the winery: vinification occurs in stainless steel, temperature controlled (max. 27° C) vats. The malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel. After a light filtering, it is put on the market in the month of May following its harvest
Average annual production: 320.000 bottles